Small Goals // June 2021

May went by in a flash! And it was a good month to finally spend a little time outdoors. Here’s how I did on my goals:

1. Get a few plants in the ground. Done! And more than a few. We planted more perennials, plenty of veggies and a good amount of herbs. I’m very excited about the growing season.
2. Put out the patio furniture. Done and early in the month to boot! We broke out the patio gear on May 2 and got in a few rounds of croquet after.
3. Go to a restaurant. I did it. Being fully vaccinated and hearing the new CDC guidelines, I feel pretty comfortable with this—especially with patio season here.
4. For the love of all things good, clean up the house. You know what—I did it. It’s not perfect, but it is cleaner.
5. Organize the pantry. Nooooo.

4/5. May wasn’t a bad month for goals! It was the first month in a long, long time where I got to do a few normal-ish things like eat at a restaurant, get my hair cut and have a few friends over.

I’d love to keep the momentum going for June, but I’ve got to reign that in a bit for now. After a few months in and out of hospitals and in-patient physical therapy, my mom is coming home! That means I’ll be spending a lot of time at my parents’ house helping out and probably not as much time doing summery stuff. So my goals for June are going to be pretty mellow.

1. Celebrate our anniversary. On June 12, we celebrate six years! Unfortunately, I don’t think a grand vacation is in the cards this year (it definitely wasn’t last June either). But I’d still like to mark the day in the biggest way we can manage.
2. Get to the farmers market. I love visiting a good farmers market. While I will be busy the first few Saturdays this month, I do hope to make it to the Wauwatosa market or maybe even Dane County if I’m feeling extra ambitious.
3. Visit the beer garden. I also love a good beer garden, particularly the Landing at Hoyt Park. It’s a good feeling to be outside, grab a beer and bring some snacks.
4. Organize a closet. I don’t care if it’s the pantry or my craft closet. One of these junk traps needs to be tidied.
5. Have my family over. It’s been over a year since my family has visited me at my house. I’d love to have them over and grill for them!

OK, that’s all for this month. I’m hoping that it’s a great one for my mom!